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The Extra Mile Walking Tour

Discover the magic footpaths of the ancient kingdom of Cornwall with SUL on our English walking tour in Cornwall. Cornwall has been voted ‘Favourite UK Holiday County or Region’ at the British Travel Awards for the last two years

The Extra Mile information

A walking tour perfect for active and adventurous people! Cornwall offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the United Kingdom. Discover rugged cliff-tops, lovely sandy beaches, mysterious moors and lush woodlands. Relax over lunch in a selection of quaint British pubs.

The Extra Mile details

Accommodation Homestay, single or twin rooms, B+Bs and boutique hotels
Locations Cornwall, south west England
Age range Adult (18+)
Optional English lessons Available upon request
Nearest Airports London Heathrow (distances vary)
London Gatwick (distances vary)
Bristol International (distances vary)
Exeter International (distances vary)
Prices & Dates Please contact Kerri at kerri@sul-schools.com

 

The Extra Mile day to day

  Morning Afternoon Evening
Saturday ARRIVAL and welcome Welcome meal at your hotel in Penzance
Sunday Land’s End to Mousehole: Starting from Britain’s most South Westerly point, a stunning wild walk with spectacular cliffs, amazing sea views and little villages, ending at the beautiful village of Mousehole and passing the famous Minack, an open air theatre carved out of the cliff top. (20 kms) Evening meal in the Ship Inn, Mousehole
Monday Mousehole  to Perranuthnoe: Walk through the historic fishing ports of Newlyn and Penzance before stopping for lunch at the village of Marazion and exploring St Michael’s Mount. In the afternoon there is a gentle cliff walk to Perranuthnoe where the fabulous 12th Century Victoria Inn awaits! (15 kms) Evening meal in the Victoria Inn, Perranuthnoe
Tuesday Perranuthnoe to Portleven:. Beautiful coastal stretch with towering cliffs, ruined mine houses and stunning coves and beaches. Stop in the old fishing port of Portleven for the evening. (14 kms) Evening meal in Portleven
Wednesday Portleven via Helston to Gweek: A walk through the Cornish countryside through the interesting former tin mining town of Helston to the creekside village of Gweek (14 kms) Evening meal in Trengilly Wartha Inn
Thursday Gweek  to Falmouth: Walking along the Helford river back to the coast and past beautiful gardens and beaches to Falmouth, once home of pirates and a stunningly situated seaside town. (11 kms) Evening meal in Falmouth
Friday Day of rest in Falmouth and Truro, Cornwall’s capital, a Georgian city with Gothic revival cathedral and great shopping. Farewell meal at your hotel in Falmouth
Saturday DEPARTURE  

You will be accompanied by a SUL teacher guide who will help you understand the locations that you visit. The teacher guide will give you a brief explanation of the day’s visit each morning followed by a question and answer session. In the evenings there will be more opportunities to discuss what you have seen and hopefully improve your English at the same time!

Remember we can tailor make a programme to your requirements. For further information on this or other SUL adult cultural and language tours please contact Kerri on kerri@sul-schools.com

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